Tithe

The tenth of anything — 1Sa 8:15,17.

Antiquity of the custom of giving to God’s ministers — Ge 14:20; Heb 7:6.

Considered a just return to God for his blessings — Ge 28:22.

Under the law belonged to God — Le 27:30.

Consisted of a tenth

Of all the produce of the land. — Le 27:30.

Of all cattle. — Le 27:32.

Of holy things dedicated. — 2Ch 31:6.

Given by God to the Levites for their services — Nu 18:21,24; Ne 10:37.

The tenth of, offered by the Levites as an heave offering to God — Nu 18:26,27.

The tenth of, given by the Levites to the priests as their portion — Nu 18:26,28; Ne 10:38.

Reasonableness of appointing, for the Levites — Nu 18:20,23,24; Jos 13:33.

When redeemed to a fifth part of the value added — Le 27:31.

Punishment for changing — Le 27:33.

The Jews slow in giving — Ne 13:10.

The Jews reproved for withholding — Mal 3:8.

The pious governors of Israel caused the payment of — 2Ch 31:5; Ne 13:11,12.

Rulers appointed over, for distributing — 2Ch 31:12; Ne 13:13.

The Pharisees scrupulous in paying — Lu 11:42; 18:12.

A second

Or its value yearly brought to the tabernacle and eaten before the Lord. — De 12:6,7,17-19; 14:22-27.

To be consumed at home every third year to promote hospitality and charity. — De 14:28,29; 26:12-15.